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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.35, 28.04 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.35, 28.04 and 19.49 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.35 : 28.04 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.35/28.04 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.35x = 28.04 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.35x = 546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.50/20.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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